Bulgarian contingent departs for NATO's KFOR mission in Kosovo
With a solemn ceremony in Stara Zagora, 97 Bulgarian military personnel were sent off to join Regional Command-West, part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR).
"You are going there to help, not to impose," stated Major General Deyan Deshkov, Commander of the Land Forces.
Main mission tasks:
- Patrolling and monitoring in the area of responsibility.
- Supporting security and stability in the region.
- Fulfilling allied commitments within the framework of NATO.
The military personnel will be based at "Villaggio Italia" for the next six months. The Assistant National Commander of the contingent, Major Deyan Manolov, emphasized that the key to success is teamwork based on personal example and discipline. The Deputy Mayor of Stara Zagora, Milena Zheleva, presented the soldiers with the city flag and an icon of Saint George the Victorious for protection.